Mt Baldy Road and Big Butch Wash - Emergency Activities

Heavy rainfall has historically caused severe erosion, sediment buildup, and debris flows along Mt. Baldy Road and Big Butch Wash in San Bernardino County, California, creating an imminent threat to public safety and infrastructure. This emergency response initiative, authorized under California Code of Regulations Title 14 Sections 15269(b) and 15269(c), mandates immediate excavation and removal of accumulated sand, silt, rocks, and debris from the roadway and adjacent wash to restore the natural hydrologic flow path of Big Butch Wash away from the road. Excess material may be repurposed on-site to repair washouts, construct diversion structures, or redirect water flows, or it may be transported off-site for disposal. The work is being conducted under an emergency declaration that exempts it from standard environmental review procedures, enabling rapid mobilization and execution without the delays associated with routine procurement processes. The project is managed by the San Bernardino County Department of Public Works, with all activities taking place exclusively at the described location in the unincorporated community of Mt. Baldy, and inspection and acceptance responsibilities resting with the agency. The solicitation, issued on January 6, 2026, under the reference number NOE-MtBaldy-BigButchWash-Dec2025, is classified as a forecast notice with no formal contract value, pricing, or detailed cost structure disclosed, reflecting its urgent and emergency nature. There are no specified contract type, period of performance, delivery schedule, or FOB terms, and no formal evaluation factors, weights, or award basis are outlined, consistent with streamlined emergency procurement protocols. While key contact information is provided for Zachariah Smith, Planner III, and the agency’s physical address is listed for submissions, no electronic portal, proposal format requirements, page limits, or submission deadlines are defined, indicating a flexible and expedited process. There are no identified special requirements for security clearances, key personnel, option periods, or organizational conflict of interest provisions, and no representations, certifications, or socioeconomic status disclosures from potential responders are required or documented. The entire effort is driven by the critical need to prevent life-threatening conditions and property damage through swift, on-site remediation under the authority of state emergency statutes.